A diverse five-some starred in last week’s league bowling action at Hood River’s sporty Orchard Lanes. If you see Ron Ward and he’s sporting a big ear-to-ear Cheshire cat grin, this is why: For the second week in a row, Ron makes our elite team of the week and this time he’s No.1 in town after posting an impressive scratch 268 game and 651 series in the high-powered Wednesday night Fraternal League. He’s got to be the happiest man in town, because he out-bowled everybody in league last week, finishing up that three-game session a whopping 156 pins over his average. How do you like our new lanes now, Ron?

Rod Pratt and Lynn Spellman also found that elusive pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, as both completed their league sessions 119 pins over average. Rod notched a nifty scratch 671 set in the Thursday afternoon HR County league and the fiery Mr. Spellman stacked up a ton of sticks in the Fraternal, tossing a pro-like scratch 728 series that was highlighted by a huge eleven strike 280 game. With only three weeks to go in the first round of the Fraternal, Lynn’s considerable 10-pin talents have once again been key to boosting his team into second place — just three points out of first. The indomitable Mr. Spellman sure has a knack for the spotlight as this is already his third trip on the team of the week this season — the most by anybody in town.

Zach Mohun is also on a roll as he makes the big five again for the second week in a row, racking up some nice numbers in the Monday night Industrial League. The intimidating Mr. Mohun was 109 pins over his average in the session. There’s also only three weeks to go in the first round of the Industrial and Zach’s team, the Hood River Supply quintet, is now in first place thanks to his 10-pin exploits and skilled teammate, Mark Chabotte. Currently, it’s a three-team race in the Industrial between Supply, Jugadores, and Randy’s Painting.

Finally, how about this: Sue Spellman earns the anchor slot on our fab five this week, because she simply pummeled the stuffing out of the pins in the Thursday afternoon senior Lads and Lassies League, rolling beautiful scratch 221 and 212 games. Sue ended up 105 pins over her average for the outing, joining her husband in the limelight, proving once again that bowling is terrific family entertainment! Good bowling, everybody.